Rachmaninoff: The Isle of the Dead, Op. 29

Sergei Rachmaninoff: The Isle of the Dead, Op. 29

Azusa Pacific University Symphony Orchestra
Christopher Russell, conductor

Recorded November 7, 2014 at the Haugh Performing Arts Center, Glendora, CA

Soloists:
Flute - Hannah Dyslin
Oboe - Ramon Thiago
Clarinet - Annaka Price
Bassoon - Spencer Evans
Horn - Jenny Ortiz
Violin - Marta Pawlowska

Filmed and edited by Brian Hartley.

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[chrisguygeezer]

There's so much beauty and menace in this tone poem. Ebb and flow, with relentless, slightly hesitant momentum. So difficult to pull off without it somehow sounding disjointed.
This performance packs a punch with so much emotion. When it works, as this does here, it gives me goosebumps. Bravo I say. 👌

[Rx-mnfv]

This is Rachmaninov's musical impression of Arnold Boecklin's gloomy painting.  And so the music is shrouded in dark mysterious tones.  Bravo to this young orchestra and its conductor for a chilling rendition.

[jessicakespohl]

Very meaningful performance, could not be better!